Lindblom loses 1st start Rangers fall to As 9-2

Josh Lindblom pitched out of trouble several times early in his debut as a major league starter. The Texas right-hander couldn't do it in the fifth ...

Giants Vogelsong wins at last but injures hand

Ryan Vogelsong broke his throwing hand on a swing after pitching himself toward his first win in seven starts, and the San Francisco Giants returned from a terrible road trip to beat the Washington Nationals 8-0 on Monday ...

Star Times 2013 spring sports all-area team

In 1978, Star Times was born as a reference to the mega-hit "Star Wars" movie. The Seattle Times picked three high-school all-area teams then, in football, boys basketball and girls basketball. Thirty-five years later, Star Times has grown to eight teams. Today, we honor the best athletes in our coverage area for three spring sports -- baseball, softball and boys ...

Marquis wins 5th straight Padres beat Cards 4-2

Jason Marquis combined with four relievers on a four-hitter to win his fifth straight start and Will Venable homered to lead the San Diego Padres to a 4-2 win against the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals on Monday ...

Beavans strong start lifts Rainiers to victory

TACOMA — Blake Beavan's strong start steered the Tacoma Rainiers to a 5-2 series-opening win over the Nashville Sounds at Cheney Stadium on Monday night. Beavan (2-2) silenced the Sounds to one run on four hits over a season-high 7-2/3 innings. The right-hander struck out five Nashville batters without issuing a walk. Carlos Peguero and Alex Liddi homered for the Rainiers (27-18). ...